28 June Does NY state owe you money? Check the office of unclaimed funds. June 28, 2023 By Danyelle Barrett General 0 $65 Million Dollars in unclaimed funds is owed to Orange County Residents. See if you are one of them. Related Articles New York State adopted the Transfer on Death Deed A Transfer on Death Deed (TOD) is a legal document that allows a property owner to designate who will inherit their real estate after they die. TODs are a cost-effective way to pass on property because they bypass probate, the process that wills go through. NYS has introduced Section 424 of the New York State Real Property Law. Here are some things to know about TODs: How it works The property owner, also known as the transferor, fills out a TOD form, signs it in front of witnesses, and has a notary public acknowledge the signature. The completed deed is then recorded at the county clerk's office. Who can be a beneficiary A beneficiary can be an individual, an organization, or a charity. If there are multiple beneficiaries, the transferor can indicate how they will take title. What the owner retains The owner retains full control of the property while they're alive. They can sell, mortgage, or revoke the TOD deed at any time. How to record the deed The process may vary by state, but you can generally expect to: Look up the requirements for the state where the property is located Get the state-specific deed form Decide on a beneficiary Describe the property Sign the deed Record the deed at the Land Records office in the county where the property is located The Town of Wawayanda cannot answer any legal questions regarding the Transfer of Death Deeds, please contact your Attorney. For deed filing information, please contact the Orange County Clerks Office - Deed Recording 845-294-2690. File your Survey With the Orange County Clerk's Office The Orange County Clerk's office is now accepting survey maps for filing. Many Orange County residents especially new homeowners go to the County Clerk's Office looking for the metes and bounds of their property. Until now, they could only provide tax maps and subdivision maps. Filing your survey map will provide you with the convenience of always knowing where it is when you need it. Map requirements are: - Completed title block including property owner's name, town/city in which it is located. - Surveyor’s signature and seal - Minimum 8-point font for legibility. - Paper or Mylar minimum size 8 1/2” x 11” maximum size 36” x 48” Filing fee $10.00/page at the OC Government Center 255 Main St. Goshen, NY 10924 For more information, you can contact the Orange County Clerk's Office. Phone: 845-291-2690 Choose your Electric and Natural Gas supplier to save money Public Service Message With the rising costs of Electric and Natural Gas, we suggest you visit NY Power to Choose. This website gives you the opportunity to shop for lower Electric and Natural Gas supplier rates. You will need a copy of your most recent Orange & Rockland Utility bill to compare the rates. You will be asked to enter your zip code and the website will give you all the current rates available to you. You want to compare how much you are paying per KWH for electric. If you have natural gas, you will want to compare how much per CCF you are paying. Some utility suppliers have fixed rates for a period of months, while others have variable rates. Below, we have given examples of where to find your current rate on your utility bill. Town of Wawayanda's Online Water Payment System Welcome to the Town of Wawayanda's online Water Payment System This system allows Water District Residents to view, print or make payments through their online account. To Pay Online - click on the link provided: Online Account/Payment Portal Online Payment Fee Schedule Credit/Debit Card - 2.95% of total bill E-Check $1.95 **Note: Credit Card Payments are not accepted in person, they are only accepted through the online system only. A convenience fee is collected by the on-line payment provider, not the Town of Wawayanda. To Mail a Payment or Pay in Person, you may do so at: Wawayanda Town Hall 80 Ridgebury Road Slate Hill, New York 10973 Office Hours: Monday – Friday 9:00 am - 4:00 pm *With the exception of Legal Holidays If you have any questions, please contact the Water and Sewer Department by phone at (845) 355-5700 option 5. Fraud Alert to Notify Property Owners of New Transactions The Orange County Clerk’s Office is providing a free new tool to help property owners protect one of their most valuable assets. With Fraud Alert, you can sign up to receive alerts whenever a document, such as a deed or a mortgage, is recorded under your name. Documents can then be viewed online or at the Clerk’s Office. “This is an easy way for homeowners to have peace of mind, at no cost to them.” Said County Clerk Kelly Eskew. You can sign up for free at Https://searchiqs.com/fraudalert/?CC=NYORA Please note there may be other property owners in the County that share the same name. Residents of New York will need a REAL ID or Enhanced ID to board an airplane starting May 7, 2025 New York residents will need an enhanced driver’s license or a REAL ID compatible driver’s license by May 7, 2025, if they want to use it to get on a domestic flight, enter certain federal buildings, or enter military bases. With that in mind, it is highly recommended that New Yorkers who plan to travel upgrade from a standard driver’s license to a REAL ID or enhanced license. Get it sooner, rather than later. A New York’s REAL ID driver’s license has a star in the upper right corner to indicate that it meets federal regulations that establish minimum security standards. The enhanced driver’s license has a U.S. flag on the bottom right of the license. For more information and details about how to obtain a REAL ID driver's license or identification card in New York, and to determine which form of ID is right for you, visit the New York State DMV website. You can also visit the TSA website for more detailed information about traveling with a REAL ID. Comments are closed.